Matthew 5

Matthew 5:28 reminds us that Jesus’ call to holiness reaches beneath our actions, into the heart.

Matthew 5:37 calls for simple, trustworthy honesty rather than elaborate oaths or qualifications.

Matthew 5:39 challenges our instinct for retaliation with a radically different response.

Matthew 5:7 ties the mercy we extend to others directly to the mercy we’ll receive.

Matthew 5:13 challenges us to keep our distinct flavor rather than blending in unnoticed.

Matthew 5:6 promises real satisfaction for those who genuinely long for righteousness.

Matthew 5:4 calls mourning itself a blessed state, met with the promise of real comfort.

Matthew 5:16 calls us to live visibly, in a way that points back to God rather than ourselves.

Matthew 5:9 calls us to actively make peace, not just avoid conflict.

Matthew 5:8 promises that purity of heart brings us into the presence and vision of God.